Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
"FAY Block 2"
Stags Leap District AVA
Auction 24 | Lot No. 53
Vintage: 2018
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Cabernet Sauvignon
Stags Leap District
10 cases produced
Highlights
- This special wine is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced exclusively from FAY Block 2
- FAY Block 2 is one of winemaker Marcus Notaro’s favorite blocks in the famed FAY Estate Vineyard
- The highest density rows, which tend to make CASK 23 each year, were selected for this wine
- The wine is very aromatic with intense dark berry fruit and a rich structure
Description
FAY Block 2 is one of winemaker Marcus Notaro’s favorite blocks in the FAY Vineyard. The block, located in the lower portion of this famed estate vineyard, is unique as it was planted as a density trial to test how best to achieve top quality Cabernet Sauvignon in the vineyard. Some of the rows are planted with very high density and some with less density. The highest density rows, which produce less crop per vine and tend to make CASK 23 each year, were selected for this wine. This special wine is 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon sourced exclusively from FAY Block 2 and comprised of Clones 2 and 7. The wine is very aromatic with intense dark berry fruit. Aging for 21 months in 100 percent new French oak barrels, it has a richer structure than the FAY Estate Cabernet Sauvignon bottling.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Marcus Notaro
Winemaker, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Marcus Notaro joined Stag's Leap Wine Cellars in May 2013 as Winemaker, bringing with him close to two decades of expertise and passion for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines. Marcus was previously making red wines in Washington state since 1995 and was the winemaker for Col Solare, a prestigious winery located in the Red Mountain appellation of Washington State. Col Solare is a partnership between Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Marchesi Antinori of Italy.
Marcus loves the complexity of Cabernet Sauvignon, saying, "It can make a rich, powerful wine without being heavy while truly expressing where it was grown." This passion is what drew Marcus to Napa Valley and Stag's Leap Wine Cellars. His understanding of the Stag's Leap Wine Cellars signature wine style -- one of elegance and balance, ripeness and restraint -- and his ability to express both the terroir of the vineyard and the true varietal character of the grape, make him ideally suited for continuing the winemaking legacy at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.
Country born: United States
Education: While working at Col Solare, Marcus Notaro developed a strong rapport with the Antinori vineyard and winemaking teams during frequent travels to the Antinori estates in Tuscany. That experience fostered an international winemaking perspective that he has brought to his new role at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Everything begins in the vineyard and then it all comes together in the cellar. You need to do what the vineyard and the vintage tell you.
Oenogroup
78-79 Leadenhall Street
London EC3A 3DH
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Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Oenogroup:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Favia | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Measured in Decades | 27 (2023) |
| Inglenook | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Terzetto | 27 (2023) |
| OVID Napa Valley | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | MMXXI | 27 (2023) |
| Stag's Leap Wine Cellars | 2021 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | FAY Hillside Blocks 10A/12A | 27 (2023) |
| Inglenook | 2020 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Prime Directive | 26 (2022) |
| Inglenook | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | The Hearth | 25 (2021) |
| Stag's Leap Wine Cellars | 2019 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | S.L.V. BLOCK 3B | 25 (2021) |
| Stag's Leap Wine Cellars | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | FAY Block 2 | 24 (2020) |
Winery Distribution
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
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- Georgia (United Distributors, Inc.)
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- Montana (Blue Rock Distributing Company)
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- Montana (Bronken's Good Time Company)
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- Montana (Lehrkind's Incorporated)
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